Top Helsinki Hop on Hop Off Buses

Explore Helsinki on a hop-on hop-off city sightseeing tour in an open-top, double-decker bus. The bus tour allows you to sightsee at your own pace, hopping on and off whenever you like, or simply staying on board for a comprehensive tour. Learn about the underground Temppeliaukio Church and other landmarks via an audio guide. Your tour ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours after first use.

This convenient hop-on hop-off bus plus sightseeing cruise allows you to see Helsinki from both the land and the water. With a choice of 22 bus stops, you can choose to spend time at the places that interest you most, while skipping those that don’t. You’ll learn all about the city through the multilingual audio guide, too. Time your bus stops around the fun and relaxing boat cruise, which leaves several times a day.

Explore Helsinki's highlights and landmarks aboard a hop-on hop-off bus, which gives you the freedom to disembark and look around at your leisure—free from the rigid itinerary of sightseeing day trips. Then, get a different perspective aboard a cruise that skirts the shoreline and offers views of the city skyline. Audio commentary is provided on both portions of the tour, giving you context and insight into what you see.

Admire Helsinki and her islands from the water on a relaxing 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise. Hop aboard a comfortable sightseeing boat, settle on deck or inside the cozy cabin, and absorb the key sights of Helsinki’s shorelines and surrounding archipelagos of beautiful islands. Cruise by top Helsinki attractions such as the mighty UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress; see Finland’s fleet of gigantic icebreaker ships; sail into the scenic Degerö Canal, and hear all about Helsinki’s eventful past from the informative onboard commentary. Free WiFi is available on-board for your comfort.

Cruise through the Helsinki archipelago for lovely city views in addition to a lesson in Finnish history. First-time visitors will get an overview of the city and the chance to snap frame-worthy photos during the 1.5-hour cruise

Get more out of your time in Helsinki by crossing the Gulf of Finland to visit Tallinn. Instead of booking a taxi, begin the day with a seamless hotel pickup and a transfer to Helsinki’s cruise terminal. Once in Tallinn, there’s no need to worry about navigating, as a guide takes you on a walking tour to discover the best of Tallinn’s medieval Old Town in just a few hours.

Join a Lokafyer guide in Helsinki for a private walking tour that’s a new concept in travel. Instead of a typical tour package, you’ll get an authentic experience that’s designed for you, starting with a pre-tour chat about your interests. It’s like knowing a Helsinki local who can show you around, complete with personalized tips and recommendations based on insider know-how.

Combine a city tour of Helsinki with a ferry journey to Suomenlinna Island on this half-day excursion. Listen to guided commentary while exploring the highlights of Helsinki such as Esplanade Park and the Market Square. Hop a ferry to Suomenlinna for a walking tour including the Jetty barracks, the Suomenlinna Church, and the Great Courtyard.

Immerse yourself in Finland’s history and culture on this tour to the charming town of Porvoo. Make the most of your time on your trip and skip the need to plan logistics with hassle-free roundtrip transportation from Helsinki or Vantaa. Avoid crowded group tours and enjoy a more personalized experience with a maximum tour size of 6 people.

Discover the best that Helsinki has to offer in a fun way when you take this tuk-tuk tour of the city. Join your private tuk-tuk driver and navigate the city streets in search of top attractions like Helsinki Cathedral, Sibelius Park, Temppeliaukio Church, and Uspenski Cathedral. While you ride, learn about the history of the city and make any stops you’d like to along the way.

Get to know Helsinki on a private walking tour with a guide to give background and context you might miss if alone. Stroll around squares, churches, architecture, and parks; and gain insight into Finnish life and culture as your guide shares tales you’d probably never hear by yourself. Plus, enjoy flexibility with your departure time: helping you to match your tour to your vacation schedule.

Finland is surrounded by hundreds of small islands, which can be difficult to explore on your own. Join this small-group, half-day tour and explore the Finnish Archipelago for a brief respite from Helsinki’s busy streets. Hike a forest trail, explore the landscape, spot native flora and fauna, and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch with a beautiful coastal view.

Make the most of your time in Finland by hiking through either the Nuuksio or Sipoonkorppi National Park—without the worry of getting lost—during a half-day trip from Helsinki. Benefit from the undivided attention of your guide, who will tailor the hike to your fitness level and, depending on the season, take the chance to forage for mushrooms and berries or try snowshoeing.

This is a luxurious alternative to crowded group tours that helps you save time and get a more personalized service. Set off in a private vehicle with a driver to take you on a route that helps you understand more about the history of Finland. See a shortlist of key Helsinki landmarks—such as Helsinki Cathedral, Esplanade Park, Uspenski Cathedral, and Sibelius Park—then, visit the picturesque medieval Old Town of Porvoo.

Get a fresh perspective on Helsinki on this quirky small-group tour, led by a city planner. Discover bizarre traditions, such as picnicking on graves, famous Finns, such as architect Alvar Aalto, and curios, such as a church built inside a giant granite rock, a statue that seagulls hate, and a 19th-century Bohemian hangout. Leave with an understanding of the city that you won’t get from guidebooks or everyday organized tours.